SIS Newsletter
September 8, 2026
Welcome back to the School of Integrative Studies bi-weekly newsletter. For the most up-to-date information, visit sis.gmu.edu
INTS | BIS | HDFS | EVSS | Advising
Our next issue of the SIS newsletter will be published on September 22nd.
SIS Updates
IMPORTANT DATES
Last Day to DROP classes (100% Tuition Refund): Today, Tues. Sept. 8th
Last Day to DROP classes (50% Tuition Refund): Next, Tues. Sept 15th
Not sure how to add or drop a course? Email your advisor ASAP!
SIS ADVISING TEAM
SIS Advisors are assigned based on a student's last name and major.
| MAJOR | ADVSIOR (BY LAST NAME) |
| Integrative Studies (INTS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-K) Kelly Dunne (L-Z) |
| Environmental & Sustainability Studies (EVSS) | Martin Abruzzo (A-L) Sharron Caldwell (M-Y) |
| Human Development & Family Science (HDFS) | Sharron Caldwell (All HDFS students) |
| Bachelor of Individualized Study | Jessica Shindler (A-G) Mary Slone-O'Neill (H-R) Amollie Stoermer (S-Z) |
Minor Programs
Thinking about declaring a minor? Any SIS Advisor can help you learn more about our minor programs and help you declare that minor.
Here are our 7 minor programs:
- Childhood Studies
- Health, Disease & Culture
- Leadership
- Nonprofit Studies
- Social Justice & Human Rights
- Well-Being
- Human Development & Family Science
SIS x Welcome2Mason
Come meet your adivsors, professors and fellow students, while enjoying a Duck donut!
SMSC Application Open
Upcoming Events
Fall 2026 Government Careers Week
September 14, 2026, 10:00 AM to September 17, 2026, 4:00 PM EDT